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Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson helped make graduation even more special for seniors in Highline Public Schools and in the Tukwila School District. Scholars who fulfilled all graduation requirements were invited to join Russell Wilson and Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden (also a Highline alumnus) at Highline High School in Burien for a celebration honoring their academic achievements. Attendees used the hashtag #GraduateHighline to capture the special event.

Boeing investment in Washington grew to $13.5 billion in 2016

Boeing invested more than $13.5 billion in Washington in 2016, according to a report Boeing just filed with the Washington Department of Revenue. Boeing’s 2016 investment comprises billions of dollars for payroll, supplier purchases, and capital investments. This includes significant expenditures tied to the new 777X facilities, a direct result of Washington’s aerospace incentives. It also includes hundreds of millions of dollars Boeing paid in state and local taxes, more than $32 million in community contributions and nearly $35 million in college tuition for Boeing employees in Washington. Nearly half of Boeing’s employees world-wide reside in Washington state. Read more here.

#IGiveBecause: Puget Sound Energy Raises $350K for Local Communities

Employees at Puget Sound Energy stepped up recently to give back to their communities. Partnering with the United Way of King County, PSE raised awareness and nearly $350,000 for local communities and regional charities through the “We Give Because” giving campaign. Check out the video above or on Facebook which features some of those generous PSE employees.